Tag: Rep. Katko

Reporter says two GOP lawmakers are being investigated by Capitol Police

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There were allegations that Republican officials are refusing to abide by security rules at the U.S. Capitol, but no investigations had been announced — until now.

Huffington Post reporter Matt Fuller reported that the Capitol Police called him in for an interview, not as a reporter, for their investigation.

According to his Twitter thread, Fuller said, “They have two ongoing investigations that I was witness to: one, the potential assault of an officer by a Member of Congress, the other, Andy Harris.” Continue reading.

Republican says ‘classified briefings’ revealed that the Capitol riot was ‘much worse than people realized’

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Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.), the first Republican lawmaker to publicly support efforts to impeach former President Donald Trump, is speaking out about the deadly Capitol riots that erupted on Jan. 6 as lawmakers worked to complete the Electoral College certification.

Although the American public watched in shock and dismay as the disturbing series of events unfolded, Katko insists the riots were far worse than reported on television. During an interview with Syracuse.com, Katko shared details about the day of the deadly U.S. Capitol riots.

While he could not offer specific details about the classified briefings he has received, he did reveal that the incident was far worse than reported. Continue reading.